Firehouse Subs #1031

23657 Sr 54, Lutz, FL 33559
American
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Firehouse Subs #1031, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

“Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Lutz restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water temperature is 69F . Manager asked her washed hands again properly **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green bell pepper above pico bucket. Operator stored bell pepper on produce shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
74
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed peppers sitting on top of pickle containers. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
95
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs #1031 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs #1031 on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs #1031?

Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs #1031.

How does Firehouse Subs #1031 compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Firehouse Subs #1031 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.

Has Firehouse Subs #1031's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs #1031 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs #1031 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Firehouse Subs #1031 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs #1031 is inspected around two times per year on average.